Adam vs Jacob

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Adam

Boy #100 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"man, mankind, human"

Origin: Hebrew (adamah, earth)

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Boy #41 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"Supplanter; one who follows at the heel"

Origin: Hebrew

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Adam Rank #100

Jacob Rank #41

Jacob is more popular, ranked #41 vs #100 for Adam.

Is Adam or Jacob more popular?

Jacob is more popular, ranked #41 compared to Adam at #100 in the United States.

What do Adam and Jacob mean?

Adam means "man, mankind, human" (Hebrew (adamah, earth) origin). Jacob means "Supplanter; one who follows at the heel" (Hebrew origin).

Are Adam and Jacob boy or girl names?

Adam is primarily a boy name. Jacob is primarily a boy name.